Washington to London
Distance5,902 km3,667 miles · 3,187 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 7 h 55 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- north-east 49° at departure
- From
- Washington Dulles International Airport United States
- To
- London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
- Type
- International · long-haul
Questions
How far is Washington from London by plane?
The great-circle distance between Washington Dulles International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 5,902 km (3,667 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Washington to London?
About 7 h 55 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Washington heading north-east (49°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Washington
- Washington to New York366 km
- Washington to Toronto556 km
- Washington to Atlanta859 km
- Washington to Chicago945 km
- Washington to Mexico City3,002 km
- Washington to Los Angeles3,674 km
Routes to London
- Paris to London348 km
- Amsterdam to London370 km
- Frankfurt to London654 km
- Zurich to London788 km
- Munich to London941 km
- Copenhagen to London979 km
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